Never is a strong word, but it’s not unbreakable. In my drunken stupor the night before, I had glossed over the fact that this morning we would be bringing our dinner leftovers to a local classroom of students age 7… Continue Reading →

It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish. ~ Sam, Fellowship of the Ring Sam’s words summarized my trip to New Zealand quite nicely, after all, I had been talking about it for years but never made… Continue Reading →

Woke up to a gorgeous morning in Raglan, much to my dismay. Why couldn’t it have been this lovely yesterday? Packed up the bus and stopped on the hill to take a couple photos of the gorgeous beach. All I… Continue Reading →

Sometimes what happens is far better than what was planned. When preparing for my trip, I imagined renting a car and living on the road. I would be so bold and drive on the opposite side of the road, windows… Continue Reading →

It always pays to smile at strangers when they are doing silly things. Prior to leaving, I sent Yvo and Ice my itinerary. After having read the NYT article about the Airbnb incident I have been a bit more wary… Continue Reading →

I’m not sure why but lately when I think about my upcoming trip to New Zealand, I’ve been feeling a sense of panic. It’s not the adrenaline buzz of excitement, but a tight sensation that starts in my shoulders and… Continue Reading →